Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH)

Protect Against 14 Serious Diseases

Protect Alabama kids from 14 childhood diseases by getting them vaccinated. Additionally, consider getting them vaccinated against COVID-19 and the flu. Contact your pediatrician or county health department for more information. Visit alabamaunites.com to locate a COVID or flu vaccine clinic near you.

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ABC's of Sleeping Babies

Safe sleep is as easy as A, B, C. Babies should always sleep Alone, on their Back, and in an empty Crib. Learn more and download new posters from our Perinatal website.

Perinatal Website

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

For general COVID-19 questions, call 1-800-270-7268 or email covid19info@adph.state.al.us. Telephone calls are answered from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Interpreters are available.

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Alabama Unites Against COVID

Protect yourself and others this winter! Get vaccinated and boosted to prevent serious illness from COVID and wear a mask if community levels are high or if you feel you should. Go to vaccines.gov to find a vaccine clinic near you.

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COVID-19 Testing Locations

If you have symptoms of COVID-19, be sure to get tested. Locate a testing site (click Test Sites tab). No-cost testing locations can be found at testinglocator.cdc.gov. You may also order free home tests from covidtests.gov. Please do not visit the emergency department for testing or for symptoms or reasons that do not require emergent care.

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No Time For Flu

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), the Alabama Hospital Association, the Medical Association of the State of Alabama, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama are encouraging Alabamians to get a flu shot with the No Time for Flu campaign.

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STD/HIV Home Testing

STD/HIV home specimen collection and laboratory testing kits are now available by mail for all Alabama residents, and to selected individuals who are on PrEP therapy. Persons may request one test every three months.

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Alabama Family Central

Alabama Family Central is a collaboration of state agencies and partners supporting Alabama's families with resources, services and more to help raise healthy, happy kids.

AFC Website

Mpox 2022

Vaccination is an important tool in preventing the spread of mpox. Find out if you are eligible to get vaccinated and where vaccine is available in your area.

What's New? Vaccine Info

Programs

The Alabama Department of Health works to promote, protect and improve your health. Below are just a few of our programs, all of which provide some of the most requested and important services we provide to you. Learn more about our mission, vision and core values. Find other programs and services.

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